Today in Brisbane, Australia, the sun rises at 5:24 AM and sets at 5:50 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 26m of daylight. That is 2 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Brisbane is currently in its Spring season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Brisbane
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Brisbane runs from N/A to 5:55 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:20 PM and lasts until 5:50 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Brisbane sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Brisbane falls exactly at 11:37 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -50.27 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Brisbane, typical of its Spring season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Brisbane?
At Brisbane's latitude of -27.4689623°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 39.72° (NE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Brisbane are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -27.4689623, 153.0235009. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Brisbane (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Brisbane versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:24 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 26m |
| 2025 | 5:24 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 26m |
| 2021 | 5:24 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 26m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Brisbane today?
In Brisbane, the sun rises at exactly 5:24 AM and sets at 5:50 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 26m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Brisbane today?
Today, morning golden hour in Brisbane runs from N/A to 5:55 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:20 PM and lasts until 5:48 PM.
Why does sunrise in Brisbane shift every day?
At Brisbane's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 39.72° (NE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Brisbane at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:37 AM when the sun reaches -50.27. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Brisbane, typical of its Spring season.
Has the sunrise time in Brisbane changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:24 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:24 AM.